StopRotor Technology is developing a new technology aircraft that can fly as either a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft by transitioning between flight modes in what the company says is a concept “previously unexplored in the history of VTOL development”. StopRotor Technology’s hybrid ‘RotorWing’ design features a practical solution to the challenge of stop-rotor aircraft
Qantas has unveiled its new Singapore Lounge. The opening is heralded as a key part of the airline’s renewed push into Asia, the announcement of which came as a result of a refocused strategy on the region following the formation of the alliance with Emirates. Qantas International CEO Simon Hickey said the opening of the
Bell Helicopters has announced it is offering the V-280 Valor for the Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift Technology Demonstrator. The Bell V-280 Valor third-generation tiltrotor has the capacity to perform a variety of missions with what Bell describes as “unparalleled speed and agility”. The clean sheet design reduces complexity compared to previous generation tiltrotors, with
Auckland Airport has been awarded Best Airport in the Australia-Pacific region and Best Airport in the 10 to 20 million passenger category in the annual Skytrax survey of airports, the fifth year in a row the airport has achieved the top ranking. Auckland Airport CEO Adrian Littlewood said he was delighted with the news. “At
Virgin Australia has concluded its 100 per cent acquisition of Skywest, with the scheme becoming binding on all parties on April 11. In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange, Virgin CEO John Borghetti said: “We are very pleased to have completed the transaction and to now be able to bring the Skywest business into
The first Skywest aircraft to be repainted in Virgin Australia colours has arrived in Perth after repainting with Flying Colours in Townsville. The aircraft is pictured here on approach to land at Perth on April 10, a day before Virgin Australia’s takeover of Skywest officially takes effect. Skywest operates Fokker 100s and Fokker 50s on
